[-] In Bamboo Cloud's attic, I stand at the door to Fuuka Minami's private lounge, recalling my conversation with Ume.
[player] The boss wants to see me at this hour? Should I be worried?
[Ume] Perhaps she's pleased with your work and wants to have a chat with you.
[Ume] Don't overthink it. Being invited for a chat isn't necessarily a bad thing.
[player] Is there anything I should watch out for?
[Ume] Nothing beyond the usual. Well, actually... there is something you should keep in mind.
[Ume] Ms. Fuuka was in a good mood today and had a bit too much to drink. If she tries anything, don't let her take it too far.
[player] I... can say "no" to the boss?
[Ume] Of course you can, hehe. Middle managers must learn not only downward management... but upward management as well.
[Ume] Learning when to rebuff unreasonable demands from the boss is just one more workplace lesson for you to learn.
[Ume] Now go. Don't keep Ms. Fuuka waiting.
[-] Knock, knock... I rap at the door and realize that it's open.
[Fuuka Minami] Come in.
[-] The room is bathed in a warm, yellow light. Draped over a chaise longue by the window, Fuuka Minami gives me a cursory wave when she sees me come in.
[Fuuka Minami] Have a seat.
[player] Boss...
[Fuuka Minami] Drink?
[-] Before I can respond, she sits up and slides a cup of wine over to me. The clear liquid inside smells faintly of osmanthus.
